2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2008 TVR T 440 R
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 TVR T 440 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 TVR T 440 R would be higher. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR T 440 R (434 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Kia Borrego. (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR T 440 R should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 346 kg more than 2008 TVR T 440 R.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 TVR T 440 R. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 TVR T 440 R. 2009 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2008 TVR T 440 R has manual transmission. 2008 TVR T 440 R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Borrego | 2008 TVR T 440 R | |
| Make | Kia | TVR |
| Model | Borrego | T 440 R |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4627 cc | 4198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 337 HP | 434 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 65 L |
